We were in search of Thai or Chinese on Christmas Eve night, and stopped into Thai Hut. I actually have been avoiding this place since reading some reviews describing some downright atrocious service as of late. However, we stopped in at 9.05 (the sign said closed at 9.00) and were told as long as we ordered take-out it was okay. Now, I've worked long enough in the restaurant industry to feel incredibly guilty about ordering even ten minutes BEFORE the official closing time. I have been the victim of a (wonderful but demanding ) restaurant owner who stayed open 10, 20, 30 minutes past when you thought you'd be long gone and well on your way towards an evening of lord knows what. However, about 7 other people came in after us, which made me feel (almost all) better.
We had planned on having a beer at the counter but decided to make it quick. Our fried rice was delish, though mine was a little bit brown (too much oil???). At any rate, it tasted fantastic.
Maybe the quality of service depends on who is in charge? This time it was a very no-nonsense woman.